Lilach Sagiv serves as a Vice Rector of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and is a professor at the Hebrew University BusinessSchool. Prof. Sagiv earned her Ph.D. in psychology from the Hebrew University. She then spent a post-doctoral year at University of Michigan’s LSA School of Psychology, where she also spent sabbaticals as a visiting professor in 2005 and 2011. She served as an Associate Dean for Teaching at the Business School (2008-2010; 2013-2017) and as the Chair of the University Appointment and Tenure Committee in the Non-Experimental Sciences (2016-2020).
Prof. Sagiv investigates the impact of values – on the personal, professional, and cultural levels – on organizations and their members. She is studying the multiple mechanisms through which values are linked to behavior. In recent years, her research focuses on attention and interpretation as mechanisms that affect the values < > behavior relationship; and on the relationships of personal values to interpersonal empathy within and across cultures. Other research interests include the process of career choice; and the nature of identification with groups and organizations.
Prof. Sagiv has published her work in leading periodicals, among them the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, Journal of Personality, Personality and Social Psychology Review, Psychological Science, Journal of Career Assessment, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and Strategic Management Journal. She co-edited two books: Values and behavior: Taking a cross-cultural perspective (Roccas & Sagiv, 2017, Springer); and A question of identity: Social, political, and historical aspects of identity dynamics in Jewish and other contexts (Katz, Hacham, Herman, & Sagiv, 2019, De Gruyter Oldenbourg). Prof. Sagiv has served as an Associate Editor at the European Journal of Social Psychology (2015-2017) and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of International Business Studies and the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology.
Prof. Sagiv has received academic grants from the Israeli Science Foundation, the Israeli Education Ministry, Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC), and the European Commission. She was the recipient of the Alon Fellowship for Outstanding Young Researchers; she won the Abe Grey President Award, the Milken Rector Prize for Excellence in Teaching, and the Rector Prize for Excellence in Research, Teaching, and Citizenship.
Prof. Sagiv teaches courses in organizational behavior, among them Introduction to Behavioral Sciences, Person-Work Fit, Culture and Organizations, Organizational Studies, and a PhD. Seminar in Organizational Behavior.
- Research Summary
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Prof. Sagiv investigates the impact of values – at the personal, professional and cultural levels – on organizations and their members. She is studying the multiple mechanisms through which values are linked to behavior. In recent years her research focuses on attention and interpretation as mechanisms that affect the values-behavior relationships, and on the relationships of personal values to interpersonal empathy within and across cultures.
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Sagiv, L. & Schwartz, S. H. (forthcoming). Personal values across cultures. Annual Review of Psychology.
Sagiv, L., & Roccas, S. (forthcoming). How do values affect behavior? Let me count the ways. Personality and Social Psychology Review.
Roccas, S., Amit, A., Oppenheim, S., Hazan, O., & Sagiv, L. (forthcoming). Inclusive and Exclusive Beneficiary Attributions: The Role of Social Identity Complexity in Attributions of and Punishment for Dissent. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations.
Arieli, S., Lee, F., & Sagiv, L. (2020). Roles affect individuals’ preferences for organizations: A values perspective. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied.
Arieli, S., Sagiv, L., & Roccas, S. (2020). Challenges and gaps in studying value–behavior associations in work settings. Applied Psychology: An International Review.
Arieli, S., Sagiv, L., & Roccas, S. (2020). Values at work: The impact of personal values in organizations. Applied Psychology: An International Review.
Hacham, N., & Sagiv, L. (2019). Iron Wall or Common Feast? In: D. R. Katz, N. Hacham, G. Herman, & L. Sagiv (Eds.). A question of identity: Social, political, and historical aspects of identity dynamics in Jewish and other contexts, Chapter 8, 183-200.
Sagiv, L., Katz, D. R., Hacham, N., & Herman, G. (2019). A question of identity: Introduction. In: D. R. Katz, N. Hacham, G. Herman, & L. Sagiv (Eds.). A question of identity: Social, political, and historical aspects of identity dynamics in Jewish and other contexts, Chapter 1, 1-22.
Katz, D. R., Hacham, N., Herman, G., & Sagiv, L. (Editors). (2019). A question of identity: Social, political, and historical aspects of identity dynamics in Jewish and other contexts. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG.
Hacham, N., Sagiv, L. (2018). Social identity in the letter of Aristeas. Journal of Ancient Judaism, 9(3), 325-343.
Arieli, S., & Sagiv, L. (2018). Culture and problem-solving: Congruency between the cultural mindset of individualism versus collectivism and problem type. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 147, 789.
Sagiv, L., Roccas, S., Cieciuch, J., & Schwartz, S. H. (2017). Personal values in human life. Nature Human Behaviour, 1, 630.
Roccas, S., & Roccas. (2017). From theory to measurement and back: Methodological issues in studying personal values. In: Roccas, S., & Sagiv, L. (Eds). Values and behavior: Taking a cross-cultural perspective. Springer.
Sagiv, L., & Roccas, S. (2017). What values are and what they are not. In: Roccas, S., & Sagiv, L. (Eds). Values and behavior: Taking a cross-cultural perspective. Springer.
Roccas, S., & Sagiv, L. (Editors) (2017). Values and behavior: Taking a cross- cultural perspective. Springer.
Arieli, S., Sagiv, L., & Cohen-Shalem, E. (2016). Values in Business Schools: The Role of Self-selection and Socialization. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 15, 493-507.
Prislin, R., Vignoles, V. L., Bohner, G., Falomir-Pichastor, J. M., Green, E. G., Hoorens, V., …& Sagiv, L. (2015). Editorial statement: Towards a broad, consequential and trustworthy social psychology. European Journal of Social Psychology, 45, 1-2.
Elster, A., & Sagiv, L. (2015). Schwartz Value Theory. Wiley Encyclopedia of Management.
Sagiv, L., Roccas, S., & Oppenheim, S. (2015). Values and well-being: Content, process, context. To Appear In: S. Joseph (Ed.). Positive Psychology in Practice. 2nd Edition. NY: John Wiley.
Sagiv, L., Amit, A., Ein-Gar, D., & Arieli, S. (2014). Not all people think alike: individual differences in systematic versus intuitive cognitive style. Journal of Personality, 82, 402-417.
Ein-Gar, D., & Sagiv, L. (2014). Overriding “doing wrong” and “not doing right”: Validation of the Dispositional Self-Control scale (DSC). Journal of Personality Assessment, 96, 640-653.
Roccas, S., Sagiv, L., Oppenheim, S., Elster, A. & Gal, A. (2014). Integrating content and structure aspects of the self: Traits, values and self-improvement. Journal of Personality, 82, 144-157.
Arieli, S., Grant, A., & Sagiv, L. (2014). Convincing yourself to care about others: An intervention for enhancing benevolence values. Journal of Personality, 82, 15-24.
Amit, A., & Sagiv, L. (2013). Tough decisions: Motivated processing of attributes and alternatives in complex choices. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 121, 104-117.
Amit, A., & Sagiv, L. (2013). The PreferenSort: A holistic instrument for career counseling Journal of Career Assessment, 21, 249-264.
Segal-Caspi, L., Roccas, S., & Sagiv., L. (2012). Don’t Judge a book by its cover - revisited: Perceived and reported traits and values of attractive women. Psychological Science, 23, 1112-1116.
Ferdman, B., & Sagiv, L. (2012). The value of connecting diversity in organizations and cross-cultural work psychology through dialogue and multiplicity. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice, 5, 373-379.
Ferdman, B., & Sagiv, L. (2012). Diversity in organizations and cross-cultural work psychology: What if they were more connected? Invited conceptual article in: Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice, 5, 323-345.
Ein-Gar, D., Goldenberg, J., & Sagiv, L. (2012). Consumer self-control, product attributes and the consumption of virtue products. International Journal of Research Marketing, 29, 123-133.
Sagiv, L., Roccas, S., & Hazan, O. (2012). Identification with groups: The role of personality and context. Journal of Personality, 80, 345-374.
Adams, R., Licht, A. & Sagiv, L. (1122). Shareholders and stakeholders: How do directors decide? Strategic Management Journal, 32, 1331-1355.
Knafo, A., Roccas, S., & Sagiv, L. (2011). The value of values in cross cultural research. A special issue in honor of Shalom Schwartz. Journal of Cross Cultural Psychology, 42, 178-185.
Sverdlik, N., Roccas, S. & Sagiv, L. (2011). Morality across cultures: A value perspective. In: M. Mikulincer & P. R. Shaver (Eds.), The Social Psychology of Morality -Exploring the Causes of Good and Evil. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Sagiv, L, Sverdlik N, Schwarz N. (2011). To compete or to cooperate? Values’ impact on perception and action in social dilemma games. European Journal of Social Psychology, 41, 64–77.
Sagiv, L., Schwartz, S. H., & Arieli, S. (2011). Personal values, national culture and organizations: Insights applying the Schwartz value framework. In: N. N. Ashkanasy, C. Wilderom & M. F. Peterson (Eds.), Handbook of Organizational Culture and Climate. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
Sagiv, L., Arieli, S., Goldenberg, J., & Goldschmidt, A. (2010). Structure and freedom in creativity: The interplay between externally imposed structure and personal cognitive style. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 31, 1086-1110.
Roccas, S., & Sagiv, L. (2010). Personal values and behavior: Taking the cultural context into account. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 4, 30-41.
Amit, A., & Sagiv, L. (2009). Where have the investigative occupations gone? Perceptions and misperceptions of occupations. Journal of Career Assessment, 17, 214-231.
Roccas, S., Sagiv, L., Schwartz, S. H., Halevy, N., & Eidelson, R. (2008). Towards a unifying model of identification with groups: Integrating theoretical perspectives. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 12, 280-306.
Halevy, N., Bornstein, G., & Sagiv, L. (2008). “In-group love” and “out-group hate” as motives for individual participation in inter-group conflict: A new game paradigm. Psychological Science, 19, 405–411.
Halevy, N., & Sagiv, L. (2008). Teams within and across cultures. In: P. Smith, M. Peterson, & D.Y. Thomas (Eds.), Handbook of Cross-Cultural Management Research. Sage Publications.
Sagiv, L., & Schwartz. S. H. (2007). Cultural values in organizations: Insights for Europe. European Journal of International Management, 1, 176-190.
Sagiv, L. (2007). Book Review: The modern scientist-practitioner. A guide to practice in psychology, by D. Lane & S. Corrie. European Psychologist.
Halevy, N., Sagiv, L., Roccas, S., & Bornstein, G. (2006). Perceiving intergroup conflict: From game models to mental templates. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 32, 1674-1689.
Gandal, N., Roccas, S., Sagiv, L., & Wrzesniewski, A. (2005). Personal value priorities of economists. Human Relations, 58, 1227-1252.
Nosse, L. J., & Sagiv, L. (2005). Theory-based study of the basic values-of 565 physical therapists. Physical Therapy, 85, 834-850. 21.
Sagiv, L., Roccas, S., & Halevi, N. (2005). A new challenge for managers: Values’ role in introducing innovative communication technologies in organizations. In: A. Tamayo, & J. Porto (Eds.), Valores e Trabalho [Values and Work]. Brasilia: Editora Universidade de Brasilia.
Sagiv, L., & P-C, Wu. (2004). People in global organizations: Culture, personality and social dynamics. In: H.W. Lane, M.L. Maznevski, M. Mendenhall, & J. McNett (Eds.), Handbook of Global Management: Guide to Managing Complexity. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing.
Sagiv, L., & Schwartz. S. H. (2004). Values, intelligence and client behavior in career counseling: A field study. Special issue on values in counseling. European Journal of Education and Psychology, 19, 237-254. 18. Brannen, M.Y., Gomez, C., Peterson, M., Romani, L.,
Knafo, A., & Sagiv, L. (2004). Values and work environment: Mapping 32 occupations. Special issue on values in counseling. European Journal of Education and Psychology, 19, 255-273.
Sagiv, L., Roccas, S., Hazan, O. (2004). Value pathways to well-being: Healthy values, valued goal attainment, and environmental congruence. In: A. Linley, & J. Stephen (Eds.), Positive Psychology in Practice. NJ: John Wiley.
Beyth-Marom, R., Chajut, E., Roccas, S., & Sagiv, L. (2003). Internet-assisted versus traditional distance learning environments: Factors affecting students’ preferences. Computers and Education, 41, 65-76.
Bardi, A., & Sagiv L. (2003). The European Union and Israel: Comparison of cultures and implications. In: K. Boehnke (Ed.), Europe and Israel. Wiesbaden: Deutscher Universitätsverlag.
Sagiv, L. (2002). Vocational interests and basic values. Journal of Career Assessment, 10, 233-257.
Roccas, S., Sagiv, L., Schwartz, S. H., & Knafo, A. (2002). Basic values and the Five Factor Model of personality traits. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 28, 789-801.
Sagiv, L., & Schwartz. S. H. (2000). A New Look at National Culture: Illustrative Applications to Role Stress and Managerial Behavior Conference Presentations. In: N. Ashkenasy, M. Peterson, & C. Wilderom (Eds.), Handbook of Organizational Culture and Climate. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
Sagiv, L., & Schwartz, S. H. (2000). Values priorities and subjective well-being: Direct relations and congruity effects. European Journal of Social Psychology, 30, 177-198.
Schwartz, S. H., Sagiv, L., & Boehnke, K. (2000) Worries and Values. Journal of Personality, 68, 309-346.
Sagiv, L. (1999). Searching for tools versus asking for answers: A taxonomy of counselee behavioral styles during career counseling. Journal of Career Assessment, 7, 19-34.
Sagiv, L., & Schwartz, S. H. (1998). Determinants of readiness for out-group contact: Dominance relations and minority group motivations. International Journal of Psychology, 33, 313-324.
Boehnke, K., Schwartz, S. H., Stromberg, C., & Sagiv, L. (1998). The structure and dynamics of worry: Theory, measurement and cross-national replications. Journal of Personality, 66, 745-782.
Schwartz, S. H., Verkasalo, M., Antonovsky, A., & Sagiv, L. (1997). Social desirability and value priorities: Much substance, some style. British Journal of Social Psychology, 36, 3-18.
Shiri, S., & Sagiv, L. (1995). Hashimush betipologia shel Holland lehatama bein tipusey ishiut ishiut taasukatiim levein gishot yeuziot bebhirat mikzoa (Use of Holland typology to match personality types and counseling approaches in vocational counseling). Adam Veavoda, 6, 58-67.
Schwartz, S. H., & Sagiv, L. (1995). Identifying culture-specifics in the content and structure of values. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 26, 92-116.
Sagiv, L., & Schwartz, S. H. (1995). Value priorities and readiness for out-group social contact. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69, 437-448.
- Awards & Honors
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RESEARCH GRANTS
"Values and the effectiveness of advanced learning technologies". Granted by "Mosad Neaman". (1997-1999; with Sonia Roccas and Gila Kurz).
"Jordanian/Israeli attitudes toward business cooperation". Granted by the European Commission (2001-2003; with Muhsen Makhamreh and Avi Kluger). ECU 115,000
"Jordanian/Israeli attitudes toward business cooperation". Granted by the Middle East Regional Cooperation (US government) (2001-2005; with Muhsen Makhamreh and Avi Kluger). $328,000
"Traits and values". Granted by the Israeli Science Foundation (2006-2011, CI, with Sonia Roccas as the principle investigator). 486,400 NIS
“The mechanisms that link values to behavior: the role of attention and interpretation”. Granted by the Israeli Science Foundation (2014-2019, with Sonia Roccas). 700,000 NIS
"Well-being of teachers: The experience of learned helplessness following Covid19" Granted by the Israeli Ministry of Education (2021, with Ruth Mayo). 50,000 NIS
AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Dean's List, 1987-1989
Scholarship for Academic Excellence, 1987-1988
Dissertation Writing Fellowship, Israel Foundation Trustees.
Post-doctoral fellowship, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Lady Davis post-doctoral fellowship.
Golda Meir Fellowship, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Alon Fellowship, The Planning & Budgeting Committee 2002-2004.
The Abe Gray president award, 2003-2006.
The Milken Rector Prize for Excellence in Teaching, 2008.
Rector Prize for Excellence in research, teaching and citizenship, 2017.